Patient's question:
Boy, 12 years old, in primary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and noticed that his cough seemed to be getting worse as well. Additionally, it seemed like his low-grade fever had not subsided. Question: How should tonsillitis and sore throat in children be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotics. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture results, which have shown good efficacy. While systemic treatment is administered, local therapies can also be chosen to enhance the therapeutic effect. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. In cases of sore throat, pain relievers can be given to children. If the child still has a fever, antipyretics can be taken as needed. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery may be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest.